Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory (BHAC) prepares young people and emerging creatives for real careers through hands-on training, paid work experience, and mentorship across arts, media, and creative technology.

Career, skillbuilding, and  exploration

in Arts, Media, and

Creative Technology

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People-Powered

Radio - KQBH 101.5FM

Independent Voices. Community-Driven.

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Workforce

Development

Hands-on training, pathways to paid work, and mentorship supporting creative careers in arts, media, and creative technology.

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Professional

Development & Consulting

Restorative and healing-centered training and consulting for educators, organizations, and agencies serving youth.

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OUR PROGRAMS

Our programs prepare young people for creative careers through hands-on training, mentorship, and real-world experience across arts, media, and broadcasting.

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  • Bridge Academy Movement (BAM)

    Youth-led audio storytelling, podcasting, and live broadcasting on KQBH 101.5FM — empowering students to shape their narrative.

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  • Juvenile Justice Initiative

    Building skills, igniting futures. The Juvenile Justice Initiative delivers healing-centered arts and media programming inside LA County Camps, Halls, and JDRCs. 

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  • Por Vida Media Youth Collective

    Discover authentic you. Hands-on video production and digital media skills, from filming to editing, rooted in cultural storytelling and creative expression.

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  • Mural Workforce Academy

    Job training for artists of all levels. MWA connects emerging muralists with experienced mentors to gain real-world experience through public art.

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BHAC TURNS CREATIVITY

INTO OPPORTUNITY.

  • I can say that the summer production internship made me realize that there really is a world where I can make a living doing what I love.”

    — Summer Intern

  • “BHAC gave me a platform and the tools to tell my story through radio and video. Now I’m helping others do the same.”

    — Por Vida Media Participant

  • “From being a shy student to leading a community mural—this program changed how I see myself and my community.”

    — MWA Student Artist

  • "Every time I hold a camera in my hand, I can feel my anger melting away."

    — BAM Intern

  • “I know if I had BHAC in my youth my path would have been completely different, now to come back and be able to mentor others I have found so much purpose and fulfillment.”

    — Adult Navigator

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There are so many ways to support our work, whether you're giving your time, your voice, or your energy.

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Help power programs, paint murals, or support youth-led events.

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INTERNSHIPS

& CREATIVE ROLES

Explore paid and unpaid creative roles supporting media, arts, and youth-led programs.

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CONNECT

WITH US

Artists, educators, organizations, and community partners are invited to connect with Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory to explore collaborations, teaching opportunities, and community-based creative work.

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Support Our Work

Your support helps make arts, media, and workforce opportunities accessible to young people and emerging creatives across Los Angeles County.

Donations allow us to provide free creative programming, paid pathways, and mentorship rooted in community and creative practice.

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Partners & Funders

Our work is made possible through the collaboration and investment of partners who share our commitment to equity in the arts and creative workforce development across Los Angeles County.